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N71 EBP

1995 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,370 mi
Last recorded85,370 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona Compact68,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 EBP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2010 85,370 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front indicator damaged

off side rear outer sill corroded

bad engine oil leaks

Pass 16 Feb 2009 76,871 miles

bad oil leak engine area

off side rear outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2008 69,805 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 62,794 miles

see previous vt 32 issued

Fail 7 Feb 2007 62,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

bad oil leaks engine area

off side rear and near side front outer tyre walls cracking up

Pass 22 Feb 2006 54,846 miles

see previous vt 32 issued

Fail 21 Feb 2006 54,846 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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N71 EBP is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 68,576 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N71 EBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N71 EBP registered?

N71 EBP is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 17 October 1995.

Is N71 EBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N71 EBP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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